Wednesday, August 7, 2024

7-9 a.m.
Sheraton Ballroom
Breakfast
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Business Center
FASNY Business Office and Office of the Secretary Open
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Grand Foyer
Convention Registration
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course
Annual FASNY Golf Tournament
Join us for a day of fun, food, drinks and good conversation, as well as a round of golf! The FASNY golf event will be at the Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course, which is only nine miles from the Sheraton Hotel and a short 12-minute drive. We’d love to see you there!
4-6 p.m
Convention Event Center
VIP Meet and Greet with Past Presidents and Exhibitors
6-9 p.m.
Convention Event Center
Past Presidents’ Dinner

Thursday, August 8, 2024

7-9 a.m.
Sheraton Ballroom
Breakfast
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Grand Foyer/Closed During Memorial Service
Convention Registration
8 a.m.
Business Center
FASNY Business Office and Office of the Secretary Open
9 a.m.
Grand Ballroom
Opening Business Session & Introductions Begin
The Posting of Colors (Niagara County Sheriff’s Office)
Invocation, Rev. Barrie-Lyn Foster
Pledge of Allegiance
Quorum Report, Sergeant-at-Arms Juan Batta
Introduction of FASNY Officers, Directors & Trustees of the Firefighters’ Home
Introduction of Convention Guests and New York State, Niagara County, and Local Dignitaries
Keynote Speaker: Firefighter/EMS, Illustrator Lieutenant Paul Combs (Retired) 

10 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Annual Joint Memorial Service Remembering Our Deceased Members

11 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Heroes Awards Honoring the FASNY Firefighter of the Year & EMS Provider of the Year
Presentation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation

12-1:30 p.m.
Convention Event Center

Lunch Break

12-5 p.m.
Convention Event Center

Exhibitor Hours

1:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom

Business Session
Adoption of the Convention Agenda (As Printed and Distributed)
Adoption of the Minutes of the 2023 Annual Meeting
Unfinished Business from the 2023 Meeting, Secretary John D’Alessandro
New Association Business
Annual Address, President Edward Tase, Jr.
Report of the Secretary, John D’Alessandro
Report of the Treasurer, Sean Kerwin
Annual 519 Report, Treasurer Sean Kerwin
Introduction of Candidates for Contested Elected Office
Announcements and Recess of the Opening Session

 7 p.m.
Old Falls Street

FASNY Block Party
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. for a retro-themed Block Party at Falls Street honoring you, our members and volunteers. Enjoy treats from local food trucks, free entertainment, and live music by NERDS GONE WILD. Dress up in your best ’70s and ’80s gear and get ready to dance the night away! Free entry, guaranteed fun!

Friday, August 9, 2024

7-9 a.m.
Sheraton Ballroom
Breakfast
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grand Foyer
Convention Registration
8 a.m.
Business Center
FASNY Business Office and Office of the Secretary Opens
 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Porter/DeVeaux Room

Voting for Contested Elected Positions Opens (Polls Close at 1 p.m.)

 9-11 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Second Business Session
Invocation, Chaplain Barrie-Lyn Foster
Pledge of Allegiance, Sergeant-at-Arms Juan Batta
Introduction of LAFASNY Officers and Guests, LAFASNY President Kathleen Heighton
Guest Speaker, Dr. Candice McDonald, Chief of Protective Services, NASA Glenn Research Center
FASNY Fire Safety Educator of the Year Award Presentation
Unfinished Agenda Items
Announcements and Recess of the Second Business Session

 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Convention Event Center

Exhibitor Hours

 12-1:30 p.m.
Convention Event Center

Lunch Break

 1:30-3 p.m.
Grand Ballroom

Two Percent Tax Forum

 3:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom

Announcement of Contested Election Results

 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Scholarship Night – Desserts and Beverages Only

saturday, August 10, 2024

7-9 a.m.
Grand Ballroom
Breakfast Honoring New Officers
 7:30 a.m.
Wheatfield Training Center

Youth Day Training

 9-9:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Installation of Officers and Acceptance Speeches

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grand Foyer
Convention Registration
 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Grand Ballroom

Fire Police Training: Irv Soden

 12-1:30 p.m.
Convention Event Center

Lunch Break

 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sanborn Fire Department

Hands-on Training: Flashover
Presented by New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC)

 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Second Annual Testimonial and Special Recognition Dinner